The New Janitor (1914)
Description:
The hero, a janitor played by Chaplin, is fired from work for accidentally knocking his bucket of water out the window and onto his boss the chief banker (Tandy). Meanwhile, one of the junior managers (Dillon) is being threatened with exposure by his bookie for gambling debts unpaid. Thus the manager decides to steal from the company.
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Producer: charlie chaplin
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed (base on 362 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 14:34:57
Genre:
Comedy
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User Reviews
sung ting-mei
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
carl k hittleman
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
george melford
Visually stunning and emotionally gripping. Highly recommended!
william cameron menzies
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
jerry warren
Great chemistry between the leads.
edward dmytryk
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
herbert wilcox
Loved the characters and the emotional depth.
luther reed
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
alan crosland
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
tex avery
A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.
joseph h lewis
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
william clemens
Surprisingly impactful and heartfelt.
busby berkeley
The story felt flat and lacked momentum.
fritz bottger
A thrilling ride from start to finish. Couldn't take my eyes off the screen.
scott pembroke
Weak character development left me uninterested.
james l wolcott
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
bernard girard
Excellent performances all around.
albert parker
Inconsistent tone that made it hard to follow.
wallace worsley
Uninspired direction and forgettable characters.
walter grauman
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.